Algebra and Trigonometry 10th Edition

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ISBN 10: 9781337271172
ISBN 13: 978-1-33727-117-2

Chapter 9 - 9.4 - Partial Fractions - 9.4 Exercises - Page 668: 17

Answer

$\frac{1}{x} + \frac{-1}{x+1}$

Work Step by Step

We must first find the Partial Fraction Decomposition: $\frac{A}{x} + \frac{B}{x+1} = \frac{1}{x^{2} + x}$ We must then solve for the constants: $A(x + 1) + Bx = 1$ $Ax + A + Bx = 1$ $Ax + Bx = 0$ $A = 1$ So: $B = -1$ The Partial Fraction is: $\frac{1}{x} + \frac{-1}{x+1}$ Checking the Result: $\frac{x+1 - x}{x(x+1)} = \frac{1}{x(x+1)} = \frac{1}{x^{2} + x}$
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